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National Automotive History Collection
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New hoopla Detroit Service
Find out what all the hoopla is about at the Detroit Public Library. Discover hoopla, the free...
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DPL Fact Sheet
The Detroit Public Library (DPL) is the largest public library system in the state of Michigan. The...
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Hackley Collection Concert
The 71st Annual E. Azalia Hackley Collection Concert
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 7:00pm
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Black Workers Power in Detroit: Then & Now
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
Join the Detroit Public Library as we welcome Michael Hamlin, author of A Black Revolutionary’s...
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Today: January 17, 2015
Open Computer Tutorials
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 2:00pm
Short ‘One on One’ or small group tutorials with open computer questions.Call or visit the library...
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One-on-one-computer instruction
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 4:15pm
One-on-one-computer instruction every Monday from 4:15-5:30 pm.Learn basic computer skills or more...
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Martial Arts Mondays
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 6:00pm
Join Sensei Bolden and his intructors to Learn martial arts skills Monday evenings from6-7:30 pm in...
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Basic Computer Skills (8 Sessions)
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 10:30am
Participants will learn how to navigate and utilize computer software, basic Office Word skills and...
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Need Help Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace?

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The Detroit Public Library Launches New Digital Collections

The Detroit Public Library (DPL) launched its newly digitized collections...

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hoopla Digital Service

Borrow free digital videos, movies, music and audiobooks with your Detroit...

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Discover the Wonders of the Detroit Public Library: An Art and Architectural Tour

The DPL Friends Foundation presents docent-led tours highlighting the art,...

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Special Collections

Burton Historical Collection
The Burton Historical Collection (BHC) of the Detroit Public Library began as the private library...
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National Automotive History Collection
Until further notice, in-person service at the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) is by...
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E. Azalia Hackley Collection
The E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts was established in...
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Ernie Harwell Collection
The Ernie Harwell Sports Collection began in 1966 when sportscaster Ernie Harwell made his initial...
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Rare Book Collection
Since 1948, the Detroit Public Library Rare Book Collection has acquired and preserved rare...
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Career and Employment Assistance

Resources for making career decisions, strategizing your job search, and finding job listings are available in the Technology, Literacy and Career (TLC) Center at the Main Library.

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Detroit Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH)

Services for the blind, the visually handicapped, the physically handicapped, or reading disabled.

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Detroit Reads!

Learn to read or improve your reading skills. Join the Detroit Public Library’s literacy campaign Detroit Reads!

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HYPE Teen Center

Welcome to HYPE, the Detroit Public Library's Teen Center.

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Library on Wheels (LOW)

Library On Wheels (LOW) brings books and other reading materials, audiocassettes and information to Detroit's seniors and schools.

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OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks

The Detroit Public Library now subscribes to OverDrive Digital Media, which provides access to eBooks and audiobooks on a wide variety of portable devices and e-readers.

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